The Haryana government has announced plans to develop Asia’s largest jungle safari, spanning 10,000 acres in the Aravalli Hills across Gurugram and Nuh districts. The mega project aims to promote eco-tourism, wildlife conservation, and local economic growth, drawing inspiration from Gujarat’s Vantara initiative.

Key Highlights:

• The safari will cover approximately 10,000 acres, making it five times larger than the Sharjah Safari and the biggest in Asia.
• It will feature themed sections such as big cat zones, aviaries, herpetarium, aquariums, equatorial and desert biomes, and botanical gardens.
• The project is a joint effort between the Haryana government and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, with design inputs from global firms.
• It is expected to generate employment through tourism, hospitality, conservation, transport, and local homestays.
• Environmental concerns have been raised due to protected forest status in some areas, and the project must comply with legal and ecological guidelines before construction begins.